Juan Carlos Contreras, PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Sherman Oaks, California. He graduated in 2008, having over 10 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. CARLOS A CONTRERAS, MD – NPI # Specialist. Profile for Dr CARLOS A CONTRERAS in NORTH HILLS, CA. An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
• Summary • Dr. Contreras completed his Surgical Oncology training at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. There, his focus was on the most effective surgical approaches to hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies.
As a member of the UAB Surgical Oncology faculty he cares for patients with a wide variety of malignancies including skin, soft tissue, and gastrointestinal. He promotes a patient-centered approach, and feels that effective communication is paramount in the multidisciplinary care of his patients. Contreras is pleased to offer a broad range of oncologic therapies, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches. He is the Director of the UAB Surgical Oncology Tissue Bank, and participates in clinical trials.